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Election officials warn of bad actors and trickery, but it’s not all ...
1 day ago · Election experts are concerned that partisanship and a lack of faith in elections could be a problem this November, mainly due to the public’s susceptibility to misinformation. Some are particularly wary that information warfare could happen in the …
Adopt fix-it-first, climate-resilient, sustainable transportation ...
1 day ago · The act requires MDOT to budget at least $450 million in both FY 2025 and FY 2026 for MTA’s state of good repair, but MDOT is allocating just $336 million and $376 million in each year. Upgrading MTA facilities is essential, because revitalization of Baltimore depends on maintaining a modern, reliable transit system.
Is ‘abortion’ actually on the November ballot? Breaking down …
4 days ago · Supporters say opponents are just “making stuff up” to confuse voters on an issue that has overwhelming support – a recent poll said 69% of those surveyed plan to vote for Question 1, compared to 21% who will vote no. Even though the word abortion is not on ballot, they said, there’s no way the amendment can be interpreted otherwise.
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Oct 10, 2024 · Poll: Majority of Marylanders support reproductive rights ballot question. BY: Bryan P. Sears - October 9, 2024. Maryland voters are poised to enshrine the right to abortion access in the state constitution, with 69% of voters saying they will support it and just 21% opposed, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Advocates fear voter complacency amid broad support for …
3 days ago · Abortion rights advocates want to keep that lead strong on Election Day and opponents need every vote they can get to try to defeat the measure in abortion-friendly Maryland. The UMBC poll results reaffirm a widely understood reality, that Maryland voters are largely in support of protecting abortion access across the state.
Know your ballot: The five constitutional questions facing …
Oct 27, 2022 · Although the Maryland gubernatorial election remains the major focus in the Nov. 8 general election, voters also have a say on five constitutional amendments on the ballot. Some could have a profound effect on Marylanders’ everyday lives; others are more obscure. Voters have a choice to legalize cannabis for recreational use, raise the monetary threshold […]
Dozens of New State Laws Now on the Books - Maryland Matters
Oct 2, 2021 · Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Dozens of new laws that passed during the 2021 Maryland legislative session took effect on Friday. The bills cover a variety of topics ranging from police reform — which was at center stage this year — to racial equity and gun sales. Overall, 771 bills were passed this year in the Maryland General Assembly.
With Pandemic Benefits Ending, Maryland and U.S ... - Maryland Matters
Sep 18, 2021 · The American Rescue Plan and other emergency measures kept an estimated 729,000 Marylanders out of poverty this year, according to a recent congressional report. But the cutoff of extended unemployment and other benefits could trigger a reverse effect. The coronavirus pandemic brought a new wave of financial hardships for families across the ...
Analysis: A Change Is Gonna Come - Maryland Matters
Oct 25, 2021 · Analysis: A Change Is Gonna Come. By: Josh Kurtz - October 25, 2021 7:00 am. Change is coming to the Maryland State House and to the state’s overall political dynamic. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. As he agonized in recent weeks over whether to seek a third term in 2022, Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) told associates that he didn’t want ...